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The album cover for Aether's Trans-Neptunian Objects features an abstract, cosmic-inspired design. A textured teal-green background fades into a darker, almost black lower edge, evoking a deep-space or underwater aesthetic. Delicate, thin black lines crisscross the image, connecting small black dots, suggesting orbital paths or celestial mechanics. Two prominent spheres—one dark and the other a rusty red—anchor the composition, resembling planetary bodies or distant celestial objects.

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Beyond Neptune: Aether’s Ambient-Prog-Fusion Takes Flight

Aether – Trans-Neptunian Objects (Self-Released, 2024) Aether’s Trans-Neptunian Objects is a musical voyage propelled by the breathtaking expanse of space and the limitless imagination of…

Volker Lankow - Abandoned Land cover artwork. a blue colored photo of an Afghan landscape with rocky terrain and a large mountain range in the background.

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Electronics Beyond Borders: Volker Lankow’s Tribute to Afghanistan

Stefan Bruno February 6, 2025 No Comments ambient electronic music Volker Lankow

Volker Lankow – Abandoned Land (self-release, 2021) German ambient electronic music artist Volker Lankow released Abandoned Land in 2021, an album dedicated to Afghanistan and…

The album cover for All the Difference by Runar Blesvik features an abstract composition with fluid, curving shapes that evoke a sense of depth and movement. The color palette consists of muted blues, grays, and earthy tones, intersected by fine, almost architectural lines that add structure to the organic forms.

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Runar Blesvik’s Deeply Personal Connection to the Dramatic Landscapes of Western Norway

Angel Romero January 30, 2025 No Comments ambient contemporary classical Runar Blesvik

Runar Blesvik – All the Difference (Fluttery Records, 2025) Norwegian composer, producer, and pianist Runar Blesvik has unveiled his sixth album, All the Difference. This…

This album cover for Beyond the Sleepy Hills by Rudy Adrian features a breathtaking landscape with a surreal, dreamlike atmosphere. A vivid red foreground contrasts with a misty expanse of rolling hills, where fog flows like cascading waves under a soft, glowing sunset or sunrise.

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Rudy Adrian Explores Serenity with “Beyond the Sleepy Hills”

Stefan Bruno January 13, 2025 No Comments ambient electronic music Rudy Adrian

Rudy Adrian – Beyond the Sleepy Hills (Spotted Peccary, 2024) New Zealand-based electronic music artist Rudy Adrian has unveiled his latest album, Beyond the Sleepy…

Sam Rosenthal & Vidna Obmana - Terrace of Memories cover artwork.

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Terrace of Memories: A Timeless Ambient Collaboration Revisited

Stefan Bruno December 22, 2024 No Comments ambient electronic music Sam Rosenthal Vidna Obmana

Sam Rosenthal & Vidna Obmana – Terrace of Memories (2024 remaster, originally 1992) The 2024 remaster of Terrace of Memories, originally released in 1992, reintroduces…

Maiah Wynne Out of the Dark cover artwork. A photo of the artist wearing a flowing dress looking up.

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Maiah Wynne’s Debut Solo Album – “Out of the Dark”

Professor Mark December 12, 2024 No Comments Alex Lifeson Alfio Annibalini alternative rock ambient Andy Curran Brooks Berg folk-rock Jim Roach Maiah Wynne Progressive rock The Portland Cello Project

Maiah Wynne, the lead singer of the band Envy of None; solo recording artist, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter has returned to deliver her debut album, titled,…

New CDs and Digital releases

Kid Arrow Launches Washed by the Storm to a Starry Sky

Prog News December 5, 2024 No Comments ambient electronic music Kid Arrow

Ambient electronic music artist Kid Arrow has released a new album titled Washed by the Storm to a Starry Sky. Artwork by Brother Bow.

Luke Wyland - Kuma Cove cover artwork. a white background with various black lines and a star shaped yellow pattern in the middle.

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Kuma Cove: Luke Wyland Explores Identity and Time Through Ambient Soundscapes

Stefan Bruno November 18, 2024 No Comments ambient electronic music Luke Wyland

Luke Wyland – Kuma Cove (Balmat, 2024) In Kuma Cove, Luke Wyland, an experimental composer from Portland, Oregon, crafts a unique mix of acoustic sounds,…

Les Biologistes Marins - If Places Were Sounds cover artwork. An orange cover with black sketches.

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If Places Were Sounds, an Ambient Marvel

Stefan Bruno November 5, 2024 No Comments ambient electronic music Les Biologistes Marins

Les Biologistes Marins – If Places Were Sounds (JIPO Records, 2024) If Places Were Sounds by Les Biologistes Marins pushes electroacoustic boundaries by fusing Japanese…

Interviews

Solventis – “Alcyon” – Interview

Professor Mark October 20, 2024 No Comments ambient folk Melody Morana Progressive rock Sophie Peyre

Welcome, Solventis to The Noble Shire of Progressive Discussion at Progressive Rock Central! Bonjour! Thank you lead singer-songwriter Sol, (Sophie Peyre), who also composes the…